Marantz PM6006 Integrated Stereo Amplifier - UK Edition - Silver

I’m no hifi nut. I just like good gear at a price that’s not in the addict stratosphere. 5s are extraordinary scores only and this is close. 4s all round mean to me this is a really good piece of kit. As an amp the reviews and “what hifi” state, say more than I can from my less educated ear. I run good old fashioned floor standing Missions (circa 1987)on this amp and they sound great. The only advice of any note I feel I can give is this... If you’re looking for an AV system you’ll pay more and get less. This marantz has a coaxial port, from the tv into this (cable from amazon for 20 bucks) the sound is fantastic. You can buy an AV receiver for much more and the sound won’t be anywhere near as good. If playing all formats well; vinyl, cd, wav etc. amp over receiver every time and for under 400 smackers this marantz UK Edition (little tech upgrades) is stunning. Buy with confidence, listen happy. Unless you are used to your system costing a few grand but want more than music through a Bluetooth speaker this will make you happy.

I got this a week after replacing my Marantz CD player.In many magazine reviews as a best buy for the price - I totally agree.I should not have dithered.Both sound wonderful together and with my Wharfedale speakers - just great sound.Best to get player and amp from the same company and range - will have been tested and calibrated to go.Very pleased with both.

So far so good. I love the sound of this amplifier. I have it is connected to a pair of Q acoustics 2030i speakers a perfect match for me. This is not my main system but very happy with the tight bass and great sound stage, treble is sweet and not harsh great value for the money. I stream FLAC files to amp via optical input.

A good quality, lower end amp, not superseded by the 6007. The only major advantage I can see with the new model is the ability to use a sub-woofer, but if that isn't too important to you and you can get the old model on a deal I'd still go with it. Pretty good connectivity with std. RCA as well as 2 optical and one digital cable. The general sound is excellent with my only gripe being the volume adjustment is imprecise, sometimes requiring you to use the loudness on/off button in conjunction with the volume control.

Do not buy if you plan on using the internal DAC or phono stage.This amp suffers from a significant buzzing when theDAC or phono stage is in use (probably insufficient shielding). If you supply it from another device via the phono inputs then it mitigates the issue.

Bought to replace Technics SU-Z2, which eventually gave up (it was over 40, so no disgrace), this Marantz amp is a very good substitute with added digital inputs and "Sound Direct" which bypasses the pre-amp section. Sound is, to my ears, very pleasantly warm and clear. Simple controls and a remote!, what's not to like?

The amplifier is perfect. The remote control is not good. It seems like this remote not exactly for this unit. There are lack of important features for example switch A - B speakers, Loudness etc.

big improvement from my old teac amp. a rounder bassier sound. One of my better buys on Amazon.